12 31 020 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Alternator (N12, N14)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

N14 only:

Release bolt.

Remove bracket (1) and place to one side.

Fig 1: Locating Bracket Bolts

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Bring belt tensioner (1) with wrench (2) into assembly position and hold.

Secure assembly position of belt tensioner (1) by sliding locating pin (3) in direction of arrow.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Remove wrench (2) again from belt tensioner (1).

Remove drive belt (4) from alternator.

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Tensioner Positions And Sliding Locating Pin

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Unlock connector and remove.

Release nut (1) and remove battery positive lead.

Tightening torque 12 31 2AZ .

Release screws (2) and remove belt tensioner (3).

Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ .

Fig 3: Locating Connector

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Release screw with joint extension (1).

Tightening torque 12 31 1AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not bend refrigerant line.
Bending the line can cause leaks!

Remove alternator.

Fig 4: Identifying Joint Extension

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